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Protesters at Windsor, Coutts blockades set to testify at Emergencies Act inquiry

Protesters at Windsor, Coutts blockades set to testify at Emergencies Act inquiry

A local Alberta politician facing charges for participating in “Freedom Convoy” protests at the Coutts border blockade is set to testify today at the public inquiry.
Voters go to polls in byelection with Alberta Premier Smith seeking legislature seat

Voters go to polls in byelection with Alberta Premier Smith seeking legislature seat

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is one of five candidates running in today's byelection in the southern constituency of Brooks-Medicine Hat.
Trial begins for Calgary man charged with second-degree murder in infant's death

Trial begins for Calgary man charged with second-degree murder in infant's death

A Calgary father has pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder in the death of his infant son.
27 evacuated in Northern Alberta hotel fire

27 evacuated in Northern Alberta hotel fire

Some 35 firefighters worked to douse the flames after fire broke out at the Morinville Plaza and Suites.
Trudeau tells health ministers money is there, but he wants to see results

Trudeau tells health ministers money is there, but he wants to see results

The federal government will invest more in health care, but Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says it also needs to ensure that Canadians see the results of an improved system.
Expect more flight cancellations and disruptions after weekend outage, WestJet says

Expect more flight cancellations and disruptions after weekend outage, WestJet says

Flight cancellations continued today after WestJet's system-wide outage on Sunday led to halted flights, long customer service wait times and other disruptions.
B.C. diver shakes a leg with giant Pacific octopus in 'mind-blowing' encounter

B.C. diver shakes a leg with giant Pacific octopus in 'mind-blowing' encounter

Scuba diver Andrea Humphreys' new acquaintance greeted her more like a long-lost friend, with extended arms, then a full-body hug, and finally a kiss, lip to tentacle.
Northern Alberta man receives lifetime firearms ban

Northern Alberta man receives lifetime firearms ban

Man from Buffalo Lake Métis Settlement, who has 42 convictions in the last 10 years, pleaded guilty to driving while prohibited and possession of a firearm contrary to a court order.
Blockbuster FX series puts out Alberta casting call

Blockbuster FX series puts out Alberta casting call

Season 5 of Fargo calling for extras – men, women and children from 6 to 90 — as filming runs in Calgary and surrounding area until April 2023.
From Biggie to Buffy, Giller finalists share their pop culture influences

From Biggie to Buffy, Giller finalists share their pop culture influences

From rap music to social movements to "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," the Scotiabank Giller Prize finalists drew from a wide array of influences to write books that contribute to the cultural conversation.
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